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How to get fromMarseille to Bucharestby plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Bucharest by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport

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    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane MRS - OTP
    5h 50m
    $73–298

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    33h 40m
    $594–1,123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 1922
    37h 25m
    $150–350

  4. Drive  2,074.9 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Bucharestcar car 2,074.9 km
    21h 53m
    $372–537

  5. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Marseille-Blancarde to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane NCE - OTP
    7h 46m
    $115–356

  6. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane LYS - OTP
    6h 47m
    $112–392

  7. Bus via Buzău

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Buzaubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus bus
    2d 5h
    $159–204

Marseille to Bucharest by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,714.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Bucharest, Romania?

Ryanair flies from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 33h 40m.

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